What Is True About the Use of Silence in Therapeutic

Multiple Choice

What is true about the use of silence in therapeutic communication? (Select all that apply.)

A) Maintaining silence is an effective therapeutic communication technique.
B) Maintaining silence is generally overused in therapeutic communication.
C) The sender often becomes uncomfortable when using silence.
D) The ability to use silence effectively requires skill and timing.
E) Prolonged periods of misunderstood silence can cause tension.
F) Purposeful use of silence often conveys lack of respect.